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RuffRiders Foundation

Dog rescue in Sparks, NV

RuffRiders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to transporting at-risk dogs currently in kill shelters to humane no-kill shelters. Additionally, we promote education, foster, and adoption through local marketing efforts.

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Email ruffridersrescues@gmail.com
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Sparks, NV 89436
Donation Please donate on our homepage to help an at-risk dog in need!
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Adoptable pets at RuffRiders Foundation

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We'll also keep you updated on Smiley's adoption status with email updates.
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Smiley

Shiba Inu

Male, 10 yrs 7 mos
Sparks, NV
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow

Siberian Husky

Male, 8 yrs 7 mos
Sparks, NV
We'll also keep you updated on Sweetpea's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweetpea

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 11 yrs
Sparks, NV

Rescue FAQs

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Sparks
Carson City
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Washoe County
Northern Nevada

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Interview
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process is designed to ensure each dog is placed with the best homes possible.

Adoption application

http://ruffriders.org/adoptionapplication

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Pets at shelters & rescues near RuffRiders Foundation

Northern Nevada Hotdog Rescue

11310 Deodar Way,
Reno, NV 89506

Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary

555 US Hwy 395 N,
Washoe Valley, NV 89704

Res-Que, LTD

PO Box 60816,
Reno, NV 89506

We'll also keep you updated on Buffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buffy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Carson City, NV
We'll also keep you updated on Alderaan's adoption status with email updates.
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Alderaan

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Adult
Silver Springs, NV
We'll also keep you updated on Moishe's adoption status with email updates.
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Moishe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Incline Village, NV
We'll also keep you updated on Riky's adoption status with email updates.
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Riky

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 5 mos
Incline Village, NV
We'll also keep you updated on Pine's adoption status with email updates.
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Pine

Siberian Husky/Husky

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Reno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

Female, 6 yrs 5 mos
Reno, NV

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